PowerResearcher has a feature called
the Research Log where information about your research and
writing activities are kept. Research sources may include both digital and
paper sources such as books, periodicals, Web pages, etc. The Research Log
keeps a record of where you captured online information and the date and time
you captured it. The Log also allows you to enter notes for each entry. Entries
into the Research Log are automatic for content captured from Web pages and
are non-deleteable. Other entries for books, periodicals, primary research,
etc. are also available and
are fully editable and deleteable.
To the right is an example of a log entry when a web page is captured.
You can make multiple entries within the same time segment.
To see more detail, just double-click on the log entry and a box will open like the one below.
The log entry information includes the type of resource (Web page), Web page title, URL, and date/time captured (start time).
Although the above information cannot be edited or deleted, it can be copied and pasted--which is useful for creating citations.
Additional information, such as the End Time and Notes can be edited. The End Time is useful to keep track of how much time is spend on any research or writing activity. You can then review your log to see how much time was spent on certain types of activities or on certain research sources for self-improvement. Instructors also use this information to see how students are doing and whether they need additional assistance.
To enter a non-Web research activity, simply right-click on the time in the log, and select the type of resource.
Now that you have learned about the Research Log, you are ready to begin Module 9, Generating Log Reports.
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Then, just fill in the information.
By using the Research Log for both online and offline research activities, you can get a comprehensive view of your research and writing process and spot areas for improvement.
